Identification and Important Information
It is advised that adults and children with special needs have identification and important information prepared well in advance of the hurricane season. Basic identification information can be printed on an armband. More extensive identification should be in a wallet or purse. The following is a list of items to be included:

• Name, address, phone number and social security number of the bearer
• Names, addresses and phone numbers of family and friends. This should include people to contact in case of an emergency. List at least one person who lives locally and another who lives out of state. Remember, your local contact may have home damage and downed phone lines, so an out-of-state contact may be easier to reach by phone.

Medical History

• A list of medications and prescribing instructions
• Extra copies of prescriptions
• Names and phone numbers of physicians
• Health insurance information including addresses, phone numbers, policy numbers, etc.
• A list of models and serial numbers as well as suppliers for medical equipment such as pacemakers, feeding pumps, home IV units, suction machines, wheelchairs, Braille or lower vision equipment, etc.
• Name and phone number of your home health care agency. Have a name of a back-up agency that carries any necessary supplies in the event your regular agency is unable to perform its duties.
• Check your home or renters' insurance coverage to be sure it includes replacement coverage. Keep the policy information with you.

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